2009 Honda Jazz 1.3L Petrol · CX09 UAT

The 2009 Honda Jazz presents a stable and improving mechanical condition, culminating in a clean pass at 98,317 miles during the August 2025 test. Every recorded MOT since September 2022 has resulted in a pass with zero defects, indicating consistent upkeep and the absence of recurring mechanical or structural faults. This maintenance trend demonstrates reliable ownership, with no advisories or failures suggesting neglected repairs or worsening component degradation. Despite its age, the vehicle has covered just 98,317 miles, averaging roughly 5,783 miles annually—a notably low figure. The mileage accumulation reveals a distinct shift in usage patterns. Between the September 2022 test at 50,390 miles and the September 2023 test at 68,249 miles, the car covered 17,859 miles, a trend that repeated with 17,514 miles added by the August 2025 test at 98,317 miles. This suggests the vehicle transitioned from prolonged periods of dormancy under earlier ownership to regular, sustained daily use more recently. Although the MOT record is entirely free of defects, a prospective buyer must account for the natural ageing of a 17-year-old vehicle. Low-mileage cars often suffer from deteriorated rubber components and corroded brake systems caused by extended stationary periods. An in-person inspection should focus on the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, alongside checking the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion or binding. The exhaust system and structural underpinnings also warrant close scrutiny for corrosion, as the initial years of low usage may have allowed moisture to degrade these components before the recent increase in mileage.